The initial visit will be an assessment, to determine the needs and goal of each individual. Assessments can run anywhere from 30-120 minutes.

Group Music Therapy

Music Therapy group sessions are offered for a variety of settings:

Nursing Homes

Substance Abuse Programs and Facilities

Healing Arts Centers

Chiropractor Offices

Group Homes

Corporate/Office Setting

Hospitals

Schools

Assisted Living

Community Centers

Senior Centers

Group session material will vary depending on the group of individuals worked with. Music Therapy groups can include:

Song-Writing

Lyric analysis

Instrument Improvisation

Drumming

Song-singing

Movement to Music

Integration of learning material/education with music and song

Meditation

Guided Meditation to Live Music

Meryl will talk the individual or group through a guided meditative experience while playing a guitar, flute, drum, or singing bowls. The content of the script will vary depending on the individual's or group's needs. Themes can include:

Progessive Muscle Relaxtion

Inner Child Work

Forgiveness

Pain Management

Aspirations, Hopes, and Dreams

Self-Esteem Building

Release and Expression of Past Experiences

Educational "In-Service" on Music Therapy

Meryl can provide an educational in-service for the staff of hospitals, schools, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, hospices, and other organizations defining music therapy and explaining the benefits for different populations.

First time in-services are free to facilities who have little or no experience with music therapy.